A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the availability of redundancy below would have redundant I/O, controllers and networks?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in visual indications of data?
CSMA/CD is used as an access method that uses constructive interference detection for any data collisions. Which of the OSI layers does this detection occur on?
SCADA systems have been integrated with various industrial processes. Which of the answers below is best defined as allowing control of remote pump and compressor stations?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the input registers addresses?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are standard 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the input status registers addresses?
IN IPv4 both static and dynamic addressing can be used in conjunction with each other. Which of the situations below needs to be focused on when using both addressing options?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below would connect FCEs, field devices and sensors?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "I"?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of two output holding registers # 40002 & 40003 to the slave device
In networking, the ability to transmit data is vital. Which of the terms below would best be described as a networks ability, within a specific amount of time, to insure the delivery of data or node communication?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow observation and control of the plant?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below defines the network hardware and electrical signalling method of a network?
There are several duties done by each layer within the a typical DCS. Which of the levels below is where the basic process control is performed?
Which answer below best represents the recommended standard for a null modem cable?
Parameter settings program the behavior of the function block. Which of the parameters below can be described as one that transmits data to another block?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the system where data is collected and organized?
There are many options to choose from for alarm attributes. Which of the following alarm attributes would best be used when a process regularly exceeds it's limits for a brief period of time?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used with analog values that require a significant degree of accuracy?
Every IPv4 address is made up of two distinct components that identifies a specific host and a network segment. Which of the answers below names both of those components?
Which of the cable types below would be best associated with the term "clamshell connector?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used with discrete data where more information is needed?
In a motor control function block program, conditional block are used. Which of the answers below is best described as a condition that must be TRUE before a device can be activated?
Which of the answers below best reflects an unguided medium?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains the value of all the parameters and tags, as well as all the programming and the DCS configuration?